There is a particular kind of warmth that only the best organic house can capture, and ‘Morning’ by Moroccan artist DRAV holds it from the very first bar. Originally from Tangier and now based in France, DRAV built this track on a light, pulsating rhythm, layering subtle guitar lines, airy arpeggios, catchy marimba and warm... Read more »

Renaissance turns its attention to Spain for REN26164, welcoming the combined artistry of Yamil and Martin HERRS for their first joint outing on the iconic British label. Two of the country’s most compelling producers, both have built reputations on refined, emotive productions that have earned support from a remarkable cross section of DJs, from Solomun,... Read more »

Few names carry the weight that Oliver Huntemann does in techno. For more than two decades, the Hamburg producer has shaped the genre with a sound built on precision, restraint and a relentless sense of forward motion, and on his own Senso Sounds imprint he continues to set the standard for the music he helped... Read more »

Barberio is back on Melody Of the Soul, and this time he arrives with a full body of work that confirms just how naturally he moves between organic and progressive house. A DJ and producer whose sound leans on melodic textures and powerful kicks, he has a gift for pulling dancefloor dwellers straight into the... Read more »

To celebrate the release of his debut album on ILINX, the label headed by Sasha Carassi, The Illustrated Man has recorded an exclusive new mix for our Prima Lux series. Born in Yerevan and now based in Dubai, The Illustrated Man builds his world at the meeting point of cinema, visual art and literary science... Read more »

Carl Cox, one of the most iconic and beloved figures in dance music has today been named in the King’s Birthday Honours List, receiving an OBE in recognition of his services to music. The award is a landmark moment not only for Carl himself, but for the global dance music community he has championed throughout... Read more »

Few artists carry the kind of quiet authority that Applescal has built over the past 15 years. The Dutch producer and Atomnation founder has long been one of the scene’s most respected curators and creators, the type of selector whose name on a release sleeve guarantees a particular kind of musicality. He joins us for... Read more »

Brazilian born and Berlin based, Alex Stein has built a reputation as one of techno’s most relentless forces, a producer whose tracks are engineered for the biggest rooms and the most intense moments of a peak-time set. With releases on Drumcode, Octopus and a long-running home at Terminal M, he has become a go-to name... Read more »

Simina Grigoriu returns to Drumcode LTD with Frame Control, a four-track EP that captures the Berlin-based artist at her most precise and purposeful. Following the success of her previous Drumcode LTD outings, Declare Me and Divine Assignment, Simina once again delivers a body of work that balances raw physical intensity with intricate rhythmic detail, reaffirming... Read more »

French producer and composer Rone returns with ‘Verba Aliena’, a hypnotic excerpt from his expansive new album MEGAPTERA, out on the storied Parisian label InFiné. Taking its name from the scientific term for the humpback whale, MEGAPTERA is one of the most ambitious projects of Rone’s career, a record largely composed at sea off the... Read more »

There is a moment in every summer when the right record lands at exactly the right time, and Kidoo has delivered one of those moments. The Romanian talent makes his debut on Sound D’Elite, the house-leaning imprint founded by Ilario Alicante, with a double A-side release that captures everything that has made him one of... Read more »

Be Free Recordings continues its run of refined, emotionally charged electronic music with the arrival of the ‘My Love EP’, a three track release led by the evocative pairing of My Flower and Stub. The Italian connection runs deep here, and so does the atmosphere, with the label once again proving why it has become... Read more »

Los Angeles-based artist and producer SAM SHI appears as the featured vocalist on a new two-track release alongside Buenos Aires producer Nico Szabo and Basque DJ and producer Aske Izan, out now via Anjunadeep Explorations. The double single, comprising ‘Aside’ and ‘Paranoid,’ maps the full emotional arc of a relationship across two distinct sonic worlds,... Read more »

TULVAN ushers in a new chapter with ‘WGD,’ his latest offering on The Archer’s label There Is A Light. Rooted in the hypnotic pulse of Ro-minimal and deep tech, the Romanian producer delivers a tightly wound cut built for immersive dancefloor moments and powerful sound systems alike. Carefully refined modular elements and textured grooves give... Read more »

Simon Doty’s ‘Reflex’ gets a fresh workout here, with Dutch producer Mil Jes reshaping the original into a deep, tech-leaning groove steeped in vintage house. Where the original leaned on Simon Doty’s signature blend of analog warmth and emotive melody, this remix strips things back to the essentials and points them squarely at the dancefloor.... Read more »

After a year spent relocating to New York and stepping quietly away from the release cycle, Coff returns with ‘Waters’, a track that feels less like a comeback and more like a deep breath finally let out. Written alongside Stello and Liah Barrett, it is a record the three of them believed in from the... Read more »

Landing on the 4th of September via his own imprint Knee Deep In Sound, ‘Obsessions’ is less a traditional dance record and more a reckoning with where Daley Padley, aka Hot Since 82, finds himself now, as an artist and as a person. Written across a period of constant movement, touring and introspection, the album... Read more »

André Moret returns to Sprout with ‘Bounce,’ a three-track EP rooted in his signature blend of driving progressive energy and atmospheric depth. The title track ‘Bounce’ sets the tone with a crisp, rolling groove while ‘Bluish’ leans deeper, unfolding with emotive and hypnotic textures. ‘Kamik’ closes out the EP on a more melodic, introspective note…... Read more »

Jéroboam aren’t just another big-band funk outfit – they’re a living, breathing ecosystem of groove. Born from the long-running tribute project Echoes Of, the Paris-based 11-piece has transformed years of studying the greats into a bold, contemporary funk identity of their own. Their debut LP marks a decisive leap: a band stepping out of homage... Read more »

Selling merch takes upfront cost and inventory most electronic music producers do not have. Merch in Town, launching June 17 in Montréal, removes both. The electronic music industry is worth $15.1 billion and growing 7% a year. Most of the people who make the music cannot live on it. 76% of new artists call their... Read more »

STES8410 continues to refine a distinct sound shaped by cinematic atmosphere, groove-led storytelling, and detailed sound design, steadily building momentum across labels like Stellar Fountain, The Purr, and One Of A Kind. His latest track, ‘Sunflower,’ out on 3rd Avenue as part of the ‘Three Of A Kind’ VA, captures a key moment in that... Read more »

Ubaruh is the sound of two decades of friendship erupting into something wild, percussive, and joyfully unrestrained. Born from a playful studio experiment during the pandemic, the duo’s debut album ‘Hey, Ubaruh!’ channels psychedelic dancefloor energy, Brazilian rhythmic chaos, and global club influences into a universe entirely their own.  With real instruments, hypnotic grooves, and... Read more »

Known in Mexico’s creative scene for his work as a chef and experiential curator, EMMË moves between gastronomy, music and immersive culture with a multidisciplinary approach shaped by projects including Mesa Nómada and collaborations within the Burning Man ecosystem.  A long-time musician and guitarist, his relationship with sound extends far beyond the DJ booth. Now... Read more »

Across decades of deep house evolution, Franck Roger has remained one of the genre’s most consistent architects – a producer whose sound is instantly recognisable yet never static. With a legacy rooted in MPC grit, soulful swing and an unshakeable devotion to craft, he continues to shape the scene while refusing to chase trends. For... Read more »

Miami’s esteemed music, arts, and culture festival III Points, has officially unveiled its highly anticipated Phase II lineup for the 2026 edition. This final wave of talent solidifies the festival’s boldest year yet, completing the genre-defying framework that has made it a staple of the international festival circuit.  The festival returns for its 13th edition... Read more »

Solomun will return to New York on June 19 to open Pacha New York. He will play the night without a fee, opening the dancefloor instead to the fans who joined him at his recent Fulton Fish Market and Knockdown Center shows, with free access offered to them through a registration lottery. The story behind... Read more »

CRSSD Festival has announced the lineup for its Fall 2026 edition, returning to Waterfront Park on September 26-27, 2026. Widely recognized as one of North America’s leading destinations for forward-thinking electronic music, CRSSD continues its tradition of bringing together global tastemakers, underground innovators, and genre-defining talent in one of the country’s most scenic festival settings.... Read more »

Three-time European Best Major Festival winner EXIT is bringing its globally recognised festival experience to Egypt this October with the launch of Starlight Festival, a brand-new multi-day concept taking place from October 8th-11th near the Great Pyramids of Giza in partnership with Venture Lifestyle and its electronic music platform P+US. Leading the lineup are Charlotte... Read more »

Following this year’s 33rd edition in Barcelona, Sónar continues its international journey with a new collaboration at NU Festival 2026, a three-day festival of music, art and digital culture taking place from June 26–28, 2026 at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY in Tokyo. Created under the concept Next × New × Unity, NU Festival transforms one of... Read more »

Beloved record label and party series Akumandra, founded by Sainte Vie, has announced its inaugural festival after eleven years of throwing beloved underground events in New York City. The Akumandra Festival will take place Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Knockdown Center in Brooklyn — a 14-hour program across two of the venue’s signature spaces, with... Read more »